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Stride Rate

By |2018-11-08T22:17:17-05:00November 8th, 2018|Biomechanics, Training tips|

By Dr. Jack Daniels When I am teaching a new group of runners the first thing I have them do is count their stride frequencies while running around the track. I can’t remember ever having one of these beginners who turned over as fast as 180 steps per minute. However, when my wife and I […]

Stride Rate: A Step In The Right Direction

By |2018-01-28T18:47:16-05:00January 28th, 2018|Biomechanics, Training tips|

[Editor’s Note:  Many runners and coaches have heard that 180 steps per minute is a proper cadence and that comes from Dr. Daniels’ observing/counting the steps of elite runners in the 1984 Olympics. Some get fixated on hitting a rate of 180 but there are so many variables in terms of speed, goals, and the running background of the […]

Science on the Run: Bad Posture = Bad Runner

By |2015-08-17T13:27:24-04:00August 17th, 2015|Biomechanics|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter As a fidgety-runner-type-who-hates-sitting-at-her-desk and worries about maintaining good posture, I’ve been incorporating stretching a few times a day, in addition to multiple walks to fill up my cup at the water station and my mid-day run (with all these breaks, you probably wonder how I ever get […]

Science on the Run: Drills, What Are They Good For?

By |2015-07-08T17:16:56-04:00July 8th, 2015|Biomechanics|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter It’s likely you’ve heard that running drills will improve your technique to make you a more efficient runner. Some coaches claim that running drills are effective by way of simulating individual running phases, seeking to correct technique. However, research has shown that the method of performing those […]

Science on the Run: Pesky Ankle or Knee Issues? Consider Your Midsole.

By |2015-05-15T00:03:37-04:00May 15th, 2015|Biomechanics, Injury Prevention/Treatment|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter With all the different types of running shoes on the market, have you ever stopped to wonder whether a softer or harder shoe truly affects how you run? Do they prevent injuries? I’ve previously discussed the importance of perceived comfort when choosing a shoe. Here I present […]

Science on the Run: The Maximal Footwear Debate

By |2015-04-21T16:10:36-04:00April 21st, 2015|Biomechanics|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter I couldn’t figure out how to respond in only 140 characters to a Run SMART reader’s tweet, ‘Say no to Hokas?’ in response to my last post about the ‘foot core system’. While I’m not an expert on Hoka shoes, I do have some reservations about it’s […]

Science on the Run: Whip Those Glutes Into Shape!

By |2015-03-18T13:59:51-04:00March 18th, 2015|Biomechanics, Injury Prevention/Treatment|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter Glute weakness is often considered one of the main culprits of running injuries. Run too much without the muscular support of the pelvis and core, and BAM! – IT band issues, patellofemoral pain, shin splints, foot pain, etc. Statistically, it has probably happened to each of us […]

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